Introduction: How to Make a Toy Rowing Boat
Here is an easy way to make your own toy rowing boat. A very simple mechanical structure powered by a DC motor and two batteries are shown to make the rowing boat. It really can float and run on water.
Step 1: Step-by-Step Video Instruction:
Step 2: Components/Part Necessary:
1> 1-inch thick Thermocol / Styrofoam
2> 00 sand paper
3> Card board
4> One 3V DC motor
5> One small switch
6> One pulley for the motor
7> Rubber band
8> One big plastic pulley, or you can make your own as shown in the video
9> Iron wires,
10> AAA battery holder.
11> Two AA battery
12> Tools like knife, pliers, soldering iron, aluminum sheet to make clamps and plastic sheet to make the row fins.
19 Comments
Question 1 year ago on Introduction
May I know where can I buy all the materials
2 years ago
I did this project with 5 4th graders over a school break, We did this over a 3 day period, 3 hours per day. All of them finished the project - the fastest one finished 45 minutes early - out of the 9 hours. The rest needed all the time allotted. The kids did all of the work except the cutting of the Styrofoam and the bending and drilling off the pulley brackets. I spent an embarrassing amount of time building the prototype - with the an inordinate amount of time spent getting the wire loops to swing without binding. For the end of the wires serving as the oars, make the loops with a centered loop. Don't have them looking like P's - make them centered at the top of the wire - like a balloon on a string. I wish the kids had been with me for the entire project (i.e. while I was building the prototype) because they would have learned so much about problem solving. You need a gauge of wire for the axle of the pulley that will be tight against the pulley - it can't slip. You can't bend the arms until that axle is fixed through the pulley and are fit through the brackets. You and the kids will feel incredibly accomplished when done
6 years ago
how will the AA batteries fit in the AAA holder
6 years ago
smart project
6 years ago
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6 years ago
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6 years ago
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7 years ago
This project sounds very interesting and exciting to make! :)
Reply 7 years ago
I am sure you will enjoy making
7 years ago
Good job
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thanks
7 years ago on Introduction
Very unique power system for a toy boat! I really like all the concepts it explores; electricity, mechanics, etc. Great idea!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thanks for your appreciation.
7 years ago on Introduction
Very cool project!
The rowing action is appears very nice and smooth in the video. Excellent work!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thank you seamster
7 years ago on Introduction
You sir, have earned yourself a subscriber on Youtube. Great Instructable and great Youtube channel.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thank you
7 years ago
This is excellent! Many electrical and mechanical concepts that kids can learn from this! Well done!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thanks, you got it. thats my main goal.